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Overview |
Louisville | UTC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Louisville | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $214 |
Diversity |
Louisville | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 11,283 students)
Louisville vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or UTC?
- University of Louisville is 54.2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Louisville than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($28,670.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Louisville ($14,417 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($9,500 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 31.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,216 vs. $9,309)
Louisville vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 72 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or UTC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UTC and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $4,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,600)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,136 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,792)
- Louisville graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($203 vs. $214)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/